An outbreak of trypanosomiasis caused by Trypanosoma evansi on the island of Madura, Indonesia.

During an outbreak of trypanosomiasis in cattle, buffalo and horses on the island of Madura, a survey was conducted to determine the prevalence of Trypanosoma evansi in the region. Blood samples were collected from 130 cattle and 147 buffalo in 5 villages, whole blood was examined for trypanosomes by the microhaematocrit (MHCT) method and serum samples were subjected to an enzyme linked immuno absorbent assay to detect T. evansi antibodies. T. evansi was detected by MHCT in 50% of the buffalo examined and 13% of the cattle, while antibodies were detected in 47% of the buffalo and 30% of the cattle. The outbreak was brought under control following the administration of Nagano (Suramin, Bayer) to infected animals and animals considered to be at risk of infection.